US Independence Quiz

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What was the primary purpose of the Bretton Woods Agreement?

To facilitate free trade without any institutional support.

To create international institutions and stabilize currencies. (correct)

To establish a new currency system based on multiple currencies.

To restrict the economic influence of the western hemisphere.

Which of the following was a significant consequence of the large amount of US dollars in circulation?

Reduction of the US trade deficit.

Strengthening of the US economy.

Difficulties in converting US dollars to gold. (correct)

Increase in US gold reserves to back the currency.

Which countries are primarily involved in BRICS?

United States, Canada, Mexico, and Japan.

India, Indonesia, Russia, and Brazil.

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

Russia, China, Brazil, and South Africa. (correct)

What challenge does the EU face in relation to the USA's economic influence?

The potential for differing future interests from the USA. Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable aspect of the US dollar's status in the global economy post-Bretton Woods?

It was used for all international transactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary variables of the challenges facing the global economic system?

The attempt to change the currency system. Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative was designed by China as an alternative to existing international institutions?

The Belt and Road Initiative. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary goal of Richard Henry Lee's proposal on June 7, 1776?

To form a confederation among the colonies Signup and view all the answers

Which complaint against the British Crown did NOT justify the revolutionary movement?

Freedom to trade with any nation Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the First Congress of the United States on September 25, 1789?

The proposal of 12 amendments to the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What did the Monroe Doctrine primarily address?

The prevention of European colonization in the Western Hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

Which principle championed by the founding fathers included the distrust of centralized government?

Antifederalism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Bicameral Congress is incorrect?

It was established immediately after independence. Signup and view all the answers

What was a common characteristic of the 13 independent colonies during the revolutionary era?

Shared enlightenment principles Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment was ratified 203 years after it was proposed?

The 27th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

US Independence

Richard Henry Lee proposed independence from the British Empire in June 1776.
Colonies formed a confederation to fight Great Britain.
Colonies recognized the sovereignty of the people's right to form their own government.
Colonists who owned property could be elected.
The declaration of independence claimed liberty and equality for men who owned property.
This excluded women and enslaved people.

Complaints Leading to Independence

27 complaints against the King and the British Parliament drove the revolutionary movement.
Key complaints included high taxes without representation, trade restrictions, and abuses by British troops.
Colonists felt their lands were being taken and that their interests were not being considered.

US Constitution

13 colonies sought freedom but distrusted centralized government.
Founding fathers debated federalism and the power of states.

US Bill of Rights

The national government gained rights related to war, foreign policy, and trade.
Remaining rights were given to state governments.
In 1789, 12 amendments to the Constitution were proposed.

Monroe Doctrine

President Monroe warned European powers against colonizing the Western Hemisphere in 1823.
The US aimed to protect itself and the Western Hemisphere.
The US feared European expansion and colonization.

Bretton Woods

Institutions like the World Bank, IMF, UN, and WTO were created.
US dollar was the primary reserve currency.
The value of various currencies was pegged to the US dollar, linked to gold.
This system faced challenges including trade deficits and insufficient gold reserves to back the dollar.

Challenges of the Global Economic System

The global economic system relies on institutions, values, and laws.
The US plays a significant role in promoting this system.
Systems face challenges from other countries, like China, with different economic interests.
Countries like EU and BRICS (Russia, China, Brazil) try to challenge US dominance or influence in the system.

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Test your knowledge on the key events and concepts surrounding US Independence, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Explore the complaints that fueled the revolutionary movement and understand the evolution of rights and governance in early America.